Curatorial Student Assistant

Luckman Gallery 

Curatorial Student Assistant 

Position Description:

The Luckman Gallery Curatorial Student Assistant will help to coordinate planning and realization of exhibitions and events that will take place at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex in the Fall of 2026. The fall line-up will include several presentations, including a large-scale travelling retrospective exhibition. The Assistant will learn processes for managing loan requests, liaising with multiple arts institutions, and communicating with artists and guest curators. The Assistant will also help create exhibition materials, including textual and visual materials, and learn how to develop and implement the visual identity of an exhibition. They will also provide support on planning gallery public programs such as artist talks, workshops, and other events associated with gallery exhibitions.

The Curatorial Student Assistant will work closely with Gallery Manager Aaron Gomez to plan and coordinate the Fall 2026 exhibitions program for The Luckman Gallery. This is an in-person position that will take place from M-F, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on the Cal State LA campus for 10 weeks over the summer of 2026. An in-progress degree in art or art history is required, with a strong interest in contemporary art preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe Suite preferred. This position is ideal for a student with an interest in exhibition coordination, program management, and public arts access for all.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references to Aaron Gomez, Gallery Manager. 

The incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the UAS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current UAS employees who apply for the position.

Review of applications/resumes will begin on 04/13/2026  and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications/resumes are received. A cover letter and resume are required. UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.